iMac G3 programs locked

The machine is probably running some security software, like foolproof or atease. What you can try is boot up without extension loaded. Power up your machine holding down the shift key. This will leave the extension off. When you machine is up & running, goto:
harddrive > System Folder > extensions

Look for these files:
FoolProof INIT
FoolProof Shared Lib

Typically, there is a folder like extensions ( Disabled ) or if not, create the folder. Copy these two files there.

Re-boot.

It can be a pain, but you can copy groups of files between these two folders until you find the problem file.

Robert

If you upgrade to Mac OS X, be sure to install the latest firmware. You'll need to be running a version of Mac OS 9.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75430
Here is a site for software:
http://applerescue.com/

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I assume it has some type of security software on it.

When you boot it up, some icons will appear across the bottom of the screen. Do you see one with a lock?

What happened when you held down the shift key when you powered on the mac? I hold down the shift key on the left. A large icon with 8.6 will appear. Did you see the words extension off when you booted?

I left off one of the foolproof programs:
FoolProof Shared Lib
FoolProof Remote
FoolProof INIT

Did you look in
harddrive > system folder > extensions

for these programs?

When foolproof is running and I try to move an icon, the icon bounces back to it's original position.

hacking foolproof:
http://www.securemac.com/data/smallfoolproof_trickmm.htm
http://www.securemac.com/foolproof.php

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I am guessing ...
You could click on on the application icon. Then press command i ( The command key is the key to the left/right of the space bar & has an apple on it. ). This brings up an information panel. See if the file is locked. Try the folder too.

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Try posting your question here:
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=99

Robert